On a recent late Sunday morning, I was cruising south from Saguaro National Park East on Old Spanish Trail heading more or less toward Colossal Cave when I suddenly came upon The Settlement Smokehouse. Turning abruptly into the parking lot, this establishment seemed somehow familiar. Didn’t this use to be … let me think … [...]
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May 2012 I have discovered a second Asian restaurant that I can whole-heartedly recommend. The first was OM Modern Asian Kitchen with its delicious and eclectic choices of Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese, Chinese, Indian and Malaysian. And unlike most Asian restaurants in Tucson, OM has a small, but well-chosen selection of wines. In my continuing quest to determine the three best Asian restaurants in Tucson, Ms. Stella and I headed over to Kazoku Sushi & Japanese Cuisine on East Speedway for lunch. As we walked in the front door, the chef, who was behind the sushi bar preparing the day’s meals, greeted us with a warm smile. The hostess, a slight, pleasant Asian woman, seated us promptly. While Ms. Stella chatted with her about certain particulars on the menu, I had a chance to look around. I could tell from the décor that I was in a Japanese establishment, but the … Continue reading
This is a review of a Tucson Japanese restaurant. But first … Disclaimers: I have never been to Japan, so I have no idea what REALLY GOOD Japanese cuisine is suppose to taste like. Asian food is not my favorite. I have an aversion to the idea of eating seaweed and raw fish. Besides, [...]
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Trail Dust Town is a recreated Old West town on the far east side of Tucson. Here you will find Pinnacle Peak Steakhouse (same owner as El Corral in central Tucson); a miniature train to ride around town in; an opera house, shops, and my favorite: Dakota Cafe. Dakota Café and Catering serves American dishes for lunch and dinner daily. (520)298-7188 Train Schedule: Monday – Friday: 5:00pm – 9:00pm; Saturday and Sunday: 4:30pm – 9:00pm Visit the website. 6541 E. Tanque Verde Rd. Tucson, AZ 85715 520-296-4551 … Continue reading
I seldom go to an Italian restaurant the first time and not order lasagna. I love lasagna. And Trattoria Pena’s is as good as I have ever had.
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Kingfisher Bar & Grill on East Grant is my favorite in Tucson for seafood. Seared scallops, excellent. But if you like lobster or salmon, go for it. Very good!
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